Recycle Here Now
A solution to recycling anxiety
Recycle Here Now
When in doubt, check this out!
Plastic
Plastics can vary from highly flexible to rigid items. Look for the recycling number.
Glass
Clear, green and brown.
Paper
Wood pulp products.
Metal
Aluminum, steel, and other metals
Food
Many foods and containers made from plant based raw materials are compostable. Do not put these in the recycling bin!
Ceramic
Glazed and unglazed
Mixed materials
Items made from more than one material.
Other
Items not otherwise categorized
Conservation
Preserving resources through our decisions and actions.
When in doubt...
If you really can't tell.
What goes in?
Chicago Blue Bin Recycling
If you have ever struggled at the decision point in attempting to do the right thing and recycle a disposable item in a City of Chicago Blue Bin - you are not alone. This site is here to help you identify and correctly sort these consumer items so you can go about your day knowing it was saved from landfil.
About us
Recycle Here Now.
For now - "Here" means the City of Chicago. Because that is where "here" is for us. By City of Chicago we mean public and private areas which utilize the City of Chicago Blue Bin recycling program.
Rules may vary depending on where "here" is for you. Private buildings and recyclers may have different rules,
Expect changes as recycling technology advances in the near future. As time goes on we expect more and more to be recycleable. An item that cannot be recycled here today may be added to the list tomorrow. So even "Here" the rules will change depending upon when "Now" is.
Phew.
How do you keep up?
Stay tuned.
Keep up the good work recycling! We appreciate it and so does the planet.